MY FAIR LADY by Carol Kaufman Segal

            The Lincoln Center Theatre production of My Fair Lady recently opened at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and what a beautiful production it is.  My Fair Lady brings back so many songs that became hits, undoubtedly more than any musical of our time. 

             The story is about Professor Henry Higgins who makes a bet with his friend, Colonel Pickering, that he can turn Eliza Doolittle, a down-and-out bedraggled flower seller, into a duchess within six months.

            After Henry Higgins (Laird Mackintosh) offers Eliza Doolittle (Shereen Ahmed) the chance to change her life through lessons, she arrives at his home, anxious for making her life better.  However, throughout the months that they spend together, Higgins treats Eliza with insults and sarcasm, while she continues to be happy as she finds herself changing.  Throughout the production, she progresses to the day when she proves that her lessons and time have been worth it all.  It seems obvious that she has touched Higgins, but he would never let it be known.

            My Fair Lady was directed by Bartlett Sher who made a slight change to the ending of this production that gave it a new perspective without changing a single word.  The entire cast consisted of thirty-three actors.  All performers (actors, singers, dancers) were exceptional.  Music Director was John Bell, choreography by Christopher Gattelli, costumes by Catherine Guber.         

            My Fair Lady is playing at the Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, through October 31.  Tickets are available by calling 800-982-2787, in person at the Dolby Theatre box office, or online at BroadwayInHollywood.com.  It is open for people 12 years old and up.  The performance schedule is Tuesday through Friday at 8 PM, Saturday at 2 PM and 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM and 6 PM.  No evening performance Sunday, October 31.